Cost of Living: Florence vs Ljubljana (2026)

Ljubljana is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1118/month in Ljubljana vs $1316/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Florence is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Florence has a rate of 0.55 per 100,000 and Ljubljana has 0.57 per 100,000.

Ljubljana scores 80 to Florence's 67 on livability — the gap is real. Florence has its charms, but the numbers favor Ljubljana. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Florence: Italy Digital Nomad Visa (moderate requirements, 1 year (renewable)). Ljubljana: no specific remote work visa. See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Florence is warmer in summer (30°C vs 27°C). Ljubljana has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Ljubljana is easier for street-level English (72/100) than Florence (29/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.